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18th August
Toppers Testimonials | Anmol Sher Singh | AIR-2 CSE 2016
About: Rank in CSE-2016 2 Number of attempts (include present one) 1 Medium (English/Hindi) English Optional Subject Political science and International relations Prelims Strategy: Study regularly for specific number of hours daily Preferred books: Standard material What to focus on for Mains Prep? Writing skills are important. Tips for students: I didn’t stick to any… Continue reading Toppers Testimonials | Anmol Sher Singh | AIR-2 CSE 2016
Toppers Testimonials | Nandini KR | AIR-1 CSE 2016
About: Rank in CSE-2016 1 Number of attempts (include present one) 4 Medium (English/Hindi) Kannada Optional Subject Kannada literature Prelims Strategy: Study for 8 hours. Studying too much for long hours was never my approach. I used to study with small-small breaks in between. Preferred books: India’s Ancient Past History Of Medieval India India’s Struggle… Continue reading Toppers Testimonials | Nandini KR | AIR-1 CSE 2016
Toppers Testimonials | Sahil Gupta | AIR 19 CSE 2016
About: Rank in CSE-2016 19 Number of attempts (include present one) 3 Medium (English/Hindi) English Optional Subject Prelims Strategy: Go through the syllabus before starting any preparation. CONSISTENCY AND MOMENTUM is important Preferred books: Standard material. Views about importance of Test series: The more you practice the better it is. What to focus on… Continue reading Toppers Testimonials | Sahil Gupta | AIR 19 CSE 2016
Toppers Testimonials | Manish Gurwani | AIR-18 CSE 2016
About: Rank in CSE-2016 18 Number of attempts (include present one) 3 Medium (English/Hindi) English Optional Subject Mathematics Prelims Strategy: Solving many questions for Prelims, gave me the much needed confidence which proved to be helpful in the final exam. Preferred books: History & Culture : Ancient History- NCERT-11th(Old), NCERT-11th( New) Modern History- NCERT-12th(Old)- Bipin… Continue reading Toppers Testimonials | Manish Gurwani | AIR-18 CSE 2016
Toppers Testimonials | Namami Bansal | AIR-17 CSE 2016
About: Rank in CSE-2016 17 Number of attempts (include present one) 4 Medium (English/Hindi) English Optional Subject Economics Prelims Strategy: Don’t do Ph.D. on each topic. It’s about knowing something important about everything. Interlink things. This makes writing better. Have a compact book list. Don’t keep hoping from one book to another. Read them more… Continue reading Toppers Testimonials | Namami Bansal | AIR-17 CSE 2016
Toppers Testimonials | Anuj Malik | AIR-16 CSE 2016
About: Rank in CSE-2016 16 Number of attempts (include present one) 1 Medium (English/Hindi) English Optional Subject Psychology Prelims Strategy: The monthly magazines should be read every month. Don’t think when prelims will come then you will read afresh and tick the answers. Sunday was the revision day. I didn’t read anything new, instead revised… Continue reading Toppers Testimonials | Anuj Malik | AIR-16 CSE 2016
18 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers
GS Paper 1: Geography Q.1)Â What do you understand by the phenomenon of temperature inversion in meteorology? How does it affect the weather and the habitants of the place? Temperature inversion, is a reversal of the normal behavior of temperature in the troposphere, in which a layer of cool air at the surface is overlain by… Continue reading 18 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers
18 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | India is a country of traditions and festivals having their roots in religion. The District Magistrate along with the Superintendent of Police of the district is supposed to take care of law and order, safety and security of large number of people assembling at such occasions to celebrate. In such a gathering people throng on the river banks for holy bath, competitive burning of the crackers and approaching the deities in a temple from close proximity which often leads to confusion and chaos and sometimes big accidents. A festival is being organized on a large scale in a big temple in your area. After hearing cases of stampede at religious places and the increasing number of casualities in such cases you are worried about the situation. So you decide to make a prehanded preparedness in order to come out of the situation. Present a brief map of action and programmes which must be put in place before the day of celebration so that celebration is managed without any obstruction and untoward event.
GS Paper 4: Ethics & integrity Q.4)Â India is a country of traditions and festivals having their roots in religion. The District Magistrate along with the Superintendent of Police of the district is supposed to take care of law and order, safety and security of large number of people assembling at such occasions to celebrate. In… Continue reading 18 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | India is a country of traditions and festivals having their roots in religion. The District Magistrate along with the Superintendent of Police of the district is supposed to take care of law and order, safety and security of large number of people assembling at such occasions to celebrate. In such a gathering people throng on the river banks for holy bath, competitive burning of the crackers and approaching the deities in a temple from close proximity which often leads to confusion and chaos and sometimes big accidents. A festival is being organized on a large scale in a big temple in your area. After hearing cases of stampede at religious places and the increasing number of casualities in such cases you are worried about the situation. So you decide to make a prehanded preparedness in order to come out of the situation. Present a brief map of action and programmes which must be put in place before the day of celebration so that celebration is managed without any obstruction and untoward event.
18 Aug 2017 | GS 3 | Critically examine the key features of the recently released New metro policy?
GS Paper 3: Indian Economy Q.3) Critically examine the key features of the recently released New metro policy? Source: http://indianexpress.com/article/what-is/what-is-the-new-metro-policy-4801052/ http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/going-off-track-ppp-delhi-metro-rail-projects-4801809/ http://indianexpress.com/article/india/nowhere-in-the-world-has-ppp-in-metro-rail-fully-succeeded-says-e-sreedharan-4799989/
18 Aug 2017 | GS 2 | In the light of recent Gorakhpur tragedy, Discuss the Key problems faced by the rural health sector in India. Also suggest measures for improvement.
GS paper 2: Polity & Governance Q.2) In the light of recent Gorakhpur tragedy, Discuss the key problems faced by the rural health sector in India. Also suggest measures for improvement. Source:Â https://www.civilsdaily.com/op-ed-snap-on-rural-indias-health-systems-the-health-checklist/
18 Aug 2017 | GS 1 | What do you understand by the phenomenon of temperature inversion in meteorology? How does it affect the weather and the habitants of the place?
GS Paper 1: Geography Q.1)Â What do you understand by the phenomenon of temperature inversion in meteorology? How does it affect the weather and the habitants of the place?
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What is difference between a policy and mission ? the context i am asking is relating to national health mission and national health policy. how are they different ? how they are enacted (as a law or directive by government) ?
18 August 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA)’: 1. It is a statutory body. 2. It works under the Ministry of Science and Technology. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) Neither 1 nor 2 b) 1 only c) 2 only d) Both are correct Q.2) Which of the… Continue reading 18 August 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
17th August
anybody here from chandigarh?
I am looking for aspirants from Chandigarh so that we can discuss, share and improve ourselves.
Chah Bahar, Its significance and the impediments in taking it ahead
Introduction An India-operated port in Iran’s Chabahar would open a gateway for the country to Afghanistan and Central Asia. The port is of strategic importance. The decision to ink MoU with Iran for expansion of Chabahar Port, after a long delay, opens up major commercial and strategic opportunities for India Why Chabahar is Crucial? Sits… Continue reading Chah Bahar, Its significance and the impediments in taking it ahead
UPSC GS2 | Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora
North Korean Fusion Bomb test in bid to change world power equation Why G4 nations need a hardball diplomacy? Demystifying The Concept Of Diplomatic Immunity What is economic integration and what are the different types of trade agreements? Different levels of Diplomacy | Track 1, Track 2, Track 3 USTR’s Special 301 Report & India’s… Continue reading UPSC GS2 | Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora
UPSC GS2 | India and its neighbourhood – relations
India and its neighbours: Back2Basics Afghanistan Bangladesh Bhutan India Bhutan Relations: Key Developments China Maldives Myanmar Myanmar: Backgrounder with Timelines India Myanmar Relations: Key Developments Change in dynamics Nepal Pakistan Sri Lanka CD Explains: Role of border states in India’s Foreign Policy Indian maritime challenges and its diplomatic dimensions Understanding the refugee crisis and lessons… Continue reading UPSC GS2 | India and its neighbourhood – relations
[Official Review] 17 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers
GS Paper 1 Q.1) Â Along with economic factor it was the misrule and inefficiency of CZAR Nicholas II which sowed the seeds of Russian Revolution. Comment. NCERT Answer Structure: The Russian Revolution was 1 of the most significant event in Modern World History.The Russian revolution not only transformed Russia but its effect was felt far… Continue reading [Official Review] 17 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers
17 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | What in meant by ‘environmental ethics? Why is it important to study? Discuss any one environmental issue from the viewpoint of environmental ethics.
GS Paper 4 Q.4) What in meant by ‘environmental ethics? Why is it important to study? Discuss any one environmental issue from the viewpoint of environmental ethics.
17 Aug 2017 | GS 3 | What do you understand by sex semen technology. Discuss the usefulness of sex semen technology for our dairy sector?
GS Paper 3 Â Q.3) What do you understand by sex semen technology. Discuss the usefulness of sex semen technology for our dairy sector? Source:Â https://www.civilsdaily.com/op-ed-snap-how-technology-can-deliver-freedom-from-male-calf/
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